Used as a chiral intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceutical compounds, particularly in the development of dopamine receptor agonists and antagonists. Its structural features make it valuable in the preparation of bioactive molecules targeting neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and schizophrenia. The presence of both carboxylic acid and protected amine functional groups allows for peptide coupling and further derivatization in multi-step organic syntheses. Commonly employed in medicinal chemistry for building blocks in asymmetric synthesis and enantioselective drug design.